UAE News
Jumeirah Group to sign first Venu hotel by year-end
Sunday, November 9, 2014Jumeirah Group expects to sign a management agreement for the first hotel under its four-star brand, Venu, in the next two months, according to the group’s top executive. In September, the luxury hotel group said it was in talks with developer Meraas Holding to operate a Venu hotel on Bluewaters Island, a mixed-use development that… Jumeirah Group to sign first Venu hotel by year-end
2.5m guests check into Abu Dhabi hotels in 9 months
Sunday, November 9, 2014Christopher Hewett, senior consultant at TRI Hospitality Consulting, attributed the increased guests to TCA’s active promotion of Abu Dhabi as a destination. “Abu Dhabi is increasing this type of awareness, and it’s increasing its global position in the tourism industry. People are seeing the benefit of stopping here especially if they are incorporating a couple… 2.5m guests check into Abu Dhabi hotels in 9 months
Tallest tower in Abu Dhabi named after Shaikh Mohammed
Sunday, November 9, 2014Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, made the announcement as he inaugurated the Mohammed bin Rashid Tower. Acting on the directives from the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu… Tallest tower in Abu Dhabi named after Shaikh Mohammed
Books of Russia in United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, November 4, 2014In the framework of the 33 International Book Fair that takes place in Sharjah from 5 till 15 of November 2014 the Russian Federation as one of the participants is going to represent its book exposition and event program “Books of Russia”. Initiated by the Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications, the program “Books… Books of Russia in United Arab Emirates
Dubai’s Emirates Receives 100th 777-300ER From Boeing
Saturday, November 1, 2014Dubai’s Emirates has received delivery of its 100th 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft from planemaker Boeing, the companies announced on Wednesday. With this delivery, Emirates will have 142 777s in operation and is the only airline in the world to operate all the 777 variants. With a current direct backlog of 51 777-300ERs, the 777 also… Dubai’s Emirates Receives 100th 777-300ER From Boeing
Two hotels planned for Dubai World Central ahead of Expo 2020
Saturday, November 1, 2014Dubai World Central is to get two hotels as the emirate’s new aviation hub expands. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International to build a 450-room Holiday Inn and a 250-room Staybridge Suites near Al Maktoum International Airport. Once completed, Al Maktoum airport will be the world’s largest and… Two hotels planned for Dubai World Central ahead of Expo 2020
UAE Climbs Up In World Bank’s Ease Of Doing Business List
Saturday, November 1, 2014The UAE was also one of the top 10 countries globally which improved its rankings in the ease of doing business list as it introduced around 20 economic reforms over the last year. The UAE has climbed up to reach the 22nd position in World Bank’s Doing Business 2015 list from the 23rd position last… UAE Climbs Up In World Bank’s Ease Of Doing Business List
Nazarbayev visit to Dubai
Wednesday, October 29, 2014В ходе встречи с Вице-Президентом, Премьер-Министром Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов, Правителем эмирата Дубай Мухаммедом бен Рашидом Аль Мактумом стороны обсудили приоритетные направления взаимодействия, в том числе в торгово-экономической, инвестиционной, индустриально-инновационной и транспортно-логистической сферах. Также были рассмотрены возможности совместной реализации ряда проектов на Каспии и сотрудничества по развитию транспортно-сервисного узла Хоргос. Президент Казахстана отметил, что на страны Организации… Nazarbayev visit to Dubai
First Macy’s outside US to open in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, October 29, 2014The Al Tayer Group will open the region’s first Macy’s and second Bloomingdale’s store at Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Central. It will be the first Macy’s department store outside the US. This follows an agreement signed with Gulf Related, the developer of Al Maryah Central located on Al Maryah Island. The stores are to open… First Macy’s outside US to open in Abu Dhabi
Al Mansouri opens major three-day trade event
Wednesday, October 29, 2014Calling for action to facilitate the growth of international trade across borders, the UAE Minister of Economy, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, on Monday opened the Global Trade Development Week at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. The three-day event brings together 600 influential business and government leaders from over 90 countries to discuss how to… Al Mansouri opens major three-day trade event
